St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-16

his love Tor 'trumpery"-nlere grllshneSS-
yet have no cause to be ashamed of his be-
haviOr among men; his sisters look up
tn him for advice on all matters
for has he not been IN the great
houses and seen everything? His mother
worries more over him than about all her
other loved ones combined. Why? With
mothers instinct she feels the danger
ahead though she cannot define it. She knows
that while her bright boy is treated famili-
arly by his rich friends, when he becomes a
man barrier will have mysteriously arisen
in many placeS-he will be made to feel
that while he is mentally their equal there
is social inequality that cannot be over
looked. Unthinhing people will. as much
by action as by word. constantly wound his
sensitive spirit and pierce his pride. Thou
sands OF men have found love for beauty
which has led them into higher role
than that in which they were raised, to be the
cause of their downfall. and this mother. if
she can succeed in building up and sustain
ing principle in her son, can well afford to
let Others better fitted perhaps, attend to
the ornameDtation of his mind. She coun-
sels him constantly to ground himself III
right and to accept of what is offered
him by his wealthy acquaintance.
only what IS good and pure Admire
soul itself, but do not permit its ruder asso-
ciates to enter the mind; beware of the
false pride which too often accompanies
luxury; do not mistake patronage for kind
ness and, above all, retain the simple habits
OF the home household. For there is no
more vital cause OF unhappineSS and dscOn-
tent than the constant presence of desires
which only money can secure, and the ina
billty to satisfy them.
Such are the thoughts, and fears, and
wisdom of the poor mother of a brilliant
son.
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And his wealthy friends? In many in
stances they see in him lad of mental at
talnments superior to their own children
a keen perception, quick wit and freedom
from neutrality-suspicious. most commend
able, and they appreciate the good influence
of such companionship for young children.
They know that childhood is the great
democracy and wealth cuts no figure at all
i'll boyish preferences. Later on, when
their boys and girls begin to think of So
ciety, it will be an easy matter to
drop the young plebian, for then his
presence will be embarrassing--it will be
necessary to explain who he is and society
is suspicious where explanations are needed.
And So having during his childhood DAYS
encouraged the presence of lad whose
patent to ariStocracy is of natures own
making, and having by thoughtless kind
ness made him familiar with the intricacies
of the highest social requirements: having
permitted him to imagine himself-as in
truth he is--the peer of any he meets in
their elegant homes, at a time when the
continuance of such refined surroundings
may be the making of a great man, they
suddenly. with heartless Indifference, drop
the young man and leave hun by force of
the native ability and noble mothers
teaching to gain for himself the social place
which they had made him believe was Sc
cureiy his. This is one type and all over
the escutcheon of their newly acquired aris-
tocracy is wildly emblazoned the truthful
insignia of their kind: ''Shoddy"
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In the more truly refined social circles
the boy is taken into homes with no other
aims than his best good. Discerning peo-
pie see the natural capabilities of the young
ster-they intelligently recognize the ardent
admiration that things of beauty create in
him, and they find in this enthusiastic
young soul that sympathy regarding the
higher mental attributes that makes the
whole world kin, ana raises the poorest to
a seat which Croesus vainly endeavorS to
reach. Lucky the boy whose wealthy
friends are OF this tYpe-their experience
vita the world is Of kind to prepare him
for his man-life. They store his mind with
noble thoughts. they cultivate his naturally
refined nature. but they temper his love
for beauty by telling him plainly that in
the great whirl known as society, what is
known as the highest circle is too often al
most devoid of the thugs he so worships;
and that he who would enter. backed only
by personal WORTH must expect many a
rebuff from his wealthy interiors. Wisdom
would counsel him to think long and care
fully, and then content himself with that
blessed bit of worldly philosophy, Every
thing comes to him who waits.''
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The doingS Of society were corfined to
small gatherings i'll the main. With the
exception of Mrs. Harris reception there
were no large parties during the week, and
in the highest circles the quiet was almost
unbroken. January seems to be favorite
month to be born in, Judging by the num-
Der Of birth days that were celebrated dur
ing the week just closed The Mikado,
Dudley Chase Post, and Lester masque-
rades afforded fun for many, while the
quieter enjoyment given by teas and small
Evenings at hOme'' was equally peasur-
able to others. 1t was week of happiness,
as may be SurmSed from what follows.